Review of Stronger (2017) by Magnus S — 16 Dec 2017

A heartfelt drama with strong performances.

This review of Stronger (2017) was written by Magnus S on 16 Dec 2017.

Stronger has generally received positive reviews.

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Whereas 2016's 'Patriots Day' showed us a side to the Boston marathon bombing that everybody wants to see - the heroic first responders and…

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By Denis S (48) on 24 Jun 2018

Stronger is a film I wish would be so much better. But it only hits all the marks in the last half an hour…

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By Ilja S (505) on 17 Feb 2018

A very powerful performance by Jake Gyllenhaal carries this emotional ride of a film from the first to the last second…

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By Marco T (49) on 15 Jul 2018

The human side of Patriots Day (2016) on the terrorist attack at the 2013 Boston Marathon: legs amputated, posttraumatic stress disorder, rehabilitation,…

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By Serge L (642) on 27 Sep 2018

Huge feelings of white trash getting stronger and better finally after getting weaker and dumber…

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By Dawdlingpoet (1,123) on 25 Nov 2021

I read the book this film is based on, a year or so ago, so I was familiar with the basics of the story, which this film depicts quite well…

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By Matt Ward (84) for Cinematic Considerations (84) on 06 Nov 2018

Stronger hasn't gotten the attention it rightly deserves from audiences who frankly don't know this film exists…

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By Matt Oakes (180) for Silver Screen Riot (180) on 01 Nov 2018

Much like its protagonist for the vast majority of the film, Stronger never exhibits the will to rise up and claim greatness…

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By Gareth D (604) on 26 Feb 2018

A solid performance by Jake, and a very different view of the incident compared to Patriots Day (which was also excellent)…

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By Louisa Moore (249) for Screen Zealots (249) on 21 Dec 2018

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